My first Etna wine. Impressive mix of lots of things I like from different grapes, all in one glass. Fruity and fresh but with depth , spice, and complexity. Somewhat pinot like in weight, but with tannin and structure. And even the sour cherry notes of a nebbiolo. Then there is a more meaty, herbal ending, like a southern rhone and tannin that gives a real firmness without weight. Balanced and really interesting. Would buy again in a heartbeat. Good alternative to chianti or fruitier expressions of rioja. Med bodied but with real fruit freshness and interest. — 7 years ago
Full bodied, a little woody/coffee like and fruity and then it was so smooth wonderful and goes well with a little chocolate, I highly recommend this wine. — 11 years ago
On a blind tasting I might have pegged it for Barbaresco for it's cherry, dates, firm acidity, and wisp of rose on the nose and finish. Well integrated oak with extra toast. (18 mths in barriques ). But this is not Nebbiolo but a marvelous Nerello Mascalese with some minerality evoking the volcanic soil from where it sprang to life. Soft tannins too. — 12 years ago
Hmmmmm. A cab... in Oregon? That taste like a Cab from Sonoma. It’s true. — 7 years ago
Tis is a great Etna wine — 10 years ago
Lunch time — 12 years ago
Wonderful volcano 🌋 rosé — 9 years ago
2010 - Transparent red as you might expect from a classy Etna Rosso DOC like this. Extreme coherence between nose and taste ends with an elegant red, supported by a perfect structure. A real bargain at €15 at the winery.
— 12 years ago
Karita Troberg
Not full-bodied, but very balanced, pleasant and warming. Hints of savory notes. — 5 months ago